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भारत का ड्रोन निर्माण में आत्मनिर्भरता हेतु प्रयास

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  • राष्ट्रीय रक्षा उद्योग सम्मेलन (2026) में भारत के रक्षा मंत्री ने इस बात पर बल दिया कि भारत को अपनी रक्षा तैयारियों को सुदृढ़ करने हेतु आत्मनिर्भर ड्रोन निर्माण पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र विकसित करना चाहिए।

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  • मानवरहित हवाई वाहन (UAV) अथवा मानवरहित विमान प्रणाली (UAS), जिसे सामान्यतः ड्रोन कहा जाता है, ऐसा विमान है जिसमें कोई मानव पायलट, चालक दल या यात्री नहीं होता। इसे या तो दूरस्थ रूप से नियंत्रित किया जाता है अथवा यह स्वायत्त रूप से संचालित होता है।
  • उद्योग अनुमानों के अनुसार, वैश्विक ड्रोन बाज़ार का मूल्य 2025 में 30 अरब अमेरिकी डॉलर से अधिक है और 2030 तक यह 90–100 अरब अमेरिकी डॉलर तक पहुँचने की संभावना है। इसका प्रमुख कारण कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता (AI), स्वचालन और 5G एकीकरण का तीव्र अपनाना है।

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    कर प्रशासन में कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता: भारत के लिए अवसर और चुनौतियाँ

    Published on: 20 March, 2026

    भारत ने कर अनुपालन और शासन में सुधार हेतु प्रौद्योगिकी का उपयोग प्रारंभ कर दिया है। देश को लगातार राजकोषीय चुनौती का सामना करना पड़ता है, जिसमें कर-से-जीडीपी अनुपात कम (2001–22 के दौरान 16.36%) और कर अपवंचन अधिक (≈4.3% वार्षिक राजस्व हानि) है।

    News In Short 19-03-2026

    Context

  • Recent scientific research has highlighted that adipose tissue (fat) is not merely a passive storage site for excess calories but an active metabolic and endocrine organ.

    • What is Fat (Adipose Tissue)?

  • Adipose tissue is a specialised connective tissue responsible for storage of excess energy in the form of fat, regulation of metabolism through hormone secretion and protection and insulation of vital organs.
  • It functions as an endocrine organ by releasing hormones such as:
  • Leptin: Regulates appetite and energy balance

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    National Vaccination Day

    Context

  • India marked National Vaccination Day (March 16) to highlight achievements in immunisation.

    • About

  • Vaccination has played a transformative role in improving public health in India. The country has eradicated smallpox (1977) and eliminated polio (last case in 2011), yaws, and maternal & neonatal tetanus. 
  • It has significantly reduced child mortality and the burden of diseases such as measles-rubella and tuberculosis.
  • India emerged as the “pharmacy of the world” during COVID-19, administering over 200 crore vaccine doses and supplying vaccines globally. Notably, India contributes nearly 60% of global vaccine production.

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    India’s Power Sector: Progress and Reforms

    Context

  • India’s power sector has transitioned from a deficit-driven system to a more reliable and capacity-sufficient system due to sustained investments, policy reforms, and institutional strengthening over the past decade.

    • Key Achievements of Power Sector

  • India’s installed power capacity reached 520.51 GW as of January 2026, with the power shortage declining from 4.2% in FY14 to 0.03% till December 2025.
  • Per capita electricity consumption increased to 1,460 kilowatt-hours in 2024–25, reflecting rising energy access and economic activity.
  • DISCOMs recorded a profit of ₹2,701 crore in FY25, reversing earlier financial losses.

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    Levels and Trends in Child Mortality

    Context

  • The United Nations Inter-Agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNIGME) Report 2025 was released recently.

    • Major Highlights

  • Child Mortality: An estimated 4.9 million children died before turning 5 years old in 2024, including 2.3 million newborns.
  • Newborn deaths account for nearly half of all under-five deaths, reflecting slower progress in preventing deaths around the time of birth.
  • Most of these deaths were preventable with proven, low-cost interventions and access to quality healthcare.

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    Morality in Warfare

    Context

  • Iran has accused the United States and Israel of conducting the deadly missile attack on the school in Iran’s south on the first day of the war.

    • Morality in War

  • Morality in War is a complex issue that examines whether ethical principles can exist during armed conflict and how they should guide behavior.
  • Just War Theory: The principles of a Just War originated with classical Greek and Roman philosophers like Plato and Cicero and were added to by Christian theologians like Augustine and Thomas Aquinas.

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    India’s Demographic Transition: From Dividend to Ageing Challenge

    Context

  • A recent report titled “Unravelling India’s Demographic Future: Population Projections for States and Union Territories, 2021–2051” highlights that India is undergoing a structural demographic transition, which has significant implications for governance, economy, and social sectors.

    • Key Demographic Trends in India

  • Declining Fertility: India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has declined to near replacement level of 2.1, reflecting a transition towards population stabilisation.
  • Slowing Population Growth: India’s population is projected to increase from about 1.35 billion in 2021 to 1.59 billion by 2051, indicating a steady but slowing growth trajectory.

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